Home care · County Durham
Mental health care at home in Peterlee
15 out of 16 home care agencies covering Peterlee are registered for mental health care, run by 13 different providers. The largest is Elite Home Care Service Limited, with 2. 100% of the 10 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 4 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 3 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 31 July 2026, Quality + Care Solutions Ltd was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in County Durham, checked daily.
- 14 list dementia as a specialism.
- Among the 10 rated agencies, 10 hold a Good or Outstanding rating. 5 are not rated yet.
- You can ask County Durham council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Mental health care at home in Peterlee", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 15agencies registered with CQC
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 14offer dementia support
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers mental health care in Peterlee
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 16
- Elderly care · 16
- Care for adults under 65 · 15
- Physical disability care · 15
- Mental health care · 15
- Dementia care · 15
- Sensory impairment care · 13
- Learning disability care · 7
- Children's care · 7
- Supported living · 4
- Eating disorder support · 3
- Substance misuse support · 3
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quality + Care Solutions Ltd | Jul 2026 | 2.0 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Brisca Healthcare | Aug 2025 | 2.8 miles | 7 | |
| 3 | Elite Home Care Service Limited | Jun 2026 | 6.6 miles | 7 | |
| 4 | Vestra Homecare Hartlepool | Dec 2025 | 6.8 miles | 8 | |
| 5 | Elite Home Care Service Limited | Sep 2022 | 1.0 miles | 8 | |
| 6 | Comfort Call Durham | Jul 2023 | 1.0 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | Essential Care and Support Ltd | Nov 2023 | 4.4 miles | 5 | |
| 8 | Elegance Care and Support | Jul 2022 | 5.8 miles | 6 | |
| 9 | Housing 21 - Bramble Hollow | Oct 2018 | 5.6 miles | 5 | |
| 10 | Direct Care and Support Team | Jan 2020 | 6.1 miles | 7 | |
| 11 | COMFYCARE VILLAS LTD | Not yet rated | – | 0.9 miles | 6 |
| 12 | Vestra Homecare Durham | Not yet rated | – | 1.1 miles | 5 |
| 13 | Tender Glove Healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 2.8 miles | 3 |
| 14 | Adada Care Services (Durham) | Not yet rated | – | 2.8 miles | 5 |
| 15 | Care and Reablement Solutions LTD | Not yet rated | – | 4.4 miles | 5 |
This table lists each agency covering Peterlee registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Peterlee centre.
Mental health care in Peterlee by the numbers
94% of Peterlee's agencies (15 of 16) hold a CQC registration for mental health care. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 100% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for mental health care.
Quality + Care Solutions Ltd, Brisca Healthcare and Elite Home Care Service Limited lead the list for mental health care. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from October 2018; 4 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of Peterlee centre: 4. 5 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
County Durham as a whole has 47 agencies registered for mental health care; 97% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Mental health care is on 94% of registrations here and 70% across County Durham.
Live-in care in the North East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What mental health care involves
Mental health care supports people living with conditions such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or dementia-related psychosis. It focuses on stability, recovery, medication support and working with community mental health teams.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
Helpline: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. All mental health care in County Durham.
Mental health care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterlee | – | 15 | 10 |
| Horden | 1.0 mi | 17 | 12 |
| Easington | 1.8 mi | 19 | 12 |
| Easington Lane | 5.0 mi | 31 | 22 |
| Seaham | 5.2 mi | 29 | 23 |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 6.1 mi | 40 | 33 |
| Hartlepool | 6.8 mi | 17 | 14 |
Council support
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Free care cost report for Peterlee
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Common questions about mental health care in Peterlee
Who offers mental health care at home in Peterlee?
Of the 16 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Peterlee, 15 list mental health care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Quality + Care Solutions Ltd, Brisca Healthcare and Elite Home Care Service Limited.
How are home care agencies in Peterlee rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 10. Of those, 10 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. 5 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Peterlee?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Can County Durham council help pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) County Durham council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach County Durham council.
How can I pick between agencies in Peterlee?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 4 of the 15 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 6 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about mental health care in towns near Peterlee?
Peterlee has 15, with 10 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Horden (1.0 miles): 17, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Easington (1.8 miles): 19, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Easington Lane (5.0 miles): 31, 22 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care near Peterlee
- Mental health care in Horden 1.0 mi
- Mental health care in Easington 1.8 mi
- Mental health care in Easington Lane 5.0 mi
- Mental health care in Seaham 5.2 mi
- Mental health care in Hetton-le-Hole 6.1 mi
- Mental health care in Hartlepool 6.8 mi
- Mental health care in Bowburn 7.4 mi
- Mental health care in Houghton-le-Spring 7.7 mi
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